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Celmates

Dick Ward & Kate Phillipswww.celmatespodcast.com
An animated discussion, comparing and contrasting two animated features. They're often Disney (but not always), often musicals (but not always), and often good (but not always).

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Episodes

Caroline/Paranorman - I guess you could say we Laika these!

After having some bad experiences with Laika in the past (looking at you Missing Link), we dive back in to the world of stop motion for some pleasant surprises! Two movies about weird kids that may or may not be lonely depending if you count ghosts as friends. We explore Coraline's weird videogame subplot, Paranorman's questionable messages, and decide that stop-motion animation is, in fact, just magic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 01, 20211 hr 21 minSeason 4Ep. 1

[Rewind] FernGully/My Little Pony: If You Had Wings

Heya friends! Lots going on around the Celmates house as we prep for the summer. No new episode today, but we'll have some hot steaming fresh content for you soon! In the meantime, here's a flashback to one of my favorites. A story of fairies and ponies and Megans. https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 14, 20211 hr 22 min

101 Dalmatians and The Aristocats: A Cat is Not a Dog

It’s reigning cats and dogs as we discuss Disney petnappings of all breeds: feline and canine; period and “present day”; delightfully watchable and not-so-delightfully insufferable. Meow! Woof! [woofing ensues for 20 more minutes across the entire country of England] https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 24, 20212 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and The Mitchells vs The Machines: No Surprise--Dads

Y’know that thing where you’re trying to break through to your dad who just doesn’t understand you then TECHNOLOGY-INDUCED APOCALYPSE and all the sudden you have to work together to literally save the world? Yeah. That. https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 11, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Ponyo and Song of the Sea: Merseal, Pop. Merseal.

They want to be where the people--and seals--are: We center transformations into and out of the sea as we take on two impossibly cozy films that dive into their whimsical worlds with ease. https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 26, 20211 hr 27 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Open Season and Home on the Range: Man vs Wild vs Film vs Us

We square up with two films that explore the eternal struggle between humanity and the wild. Kinda. Not really. Mainly we square up with two films that managed to put us to sleep multiple times due to flat characters, poor voice casting, and absolutely zero stakes. Oh, and Randy Quaid outperforms Dame Judi Dench. So that's a thing. https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Apr 12, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Sing and Trolls: You Can’t Stop the Beat

It’s a musical extravaganza as we croon and dance our way through two films that champion (sort of) artistic expression through song. Do they succeed? Do they pander? Do they explicitly demonize the use of mental health medication? Find out! https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 29, 20211 hr 43 minSeason 3Ep. 8

The Hobbit and The Black Cauldron: Lost in Movie Translation

We set out on a journey to determine how much of a sprawling fantasy novel universe you can cram into an 80-minute runtime with The Hobbit and The Black Cauldron... and why you maybe shouldn't? Thanks to listener Cameron for the pairing suggestion! https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 15, 20211 hr 27 minSeason 3Ep. 7

[Rewind] March Madness - Disney/Pixar Edition

Happy March! We're taking an episode off because, you know, all the things in the world. We'll be back in two weeks, but for now, here's a flashback to our March Madness brackets from 2019! Dick and Kate discuss the kind of March Madness that they actually know things about! We've created a bracket of 64 Disney and Pixar movies to rank, and we're discussing our personal Sweet 16s. Then we go on to try and make a definitive bracket for the show and it goes more smoothly than expected! Hosted on A...

Mar 01, 20211 hr 22 min

Ice Age and Tokyo Godfathers: Three Beings and a Baby

Surprise: Baby! A century-old Western tale finds its way to Japan and prehistoric times (but probably Wyoming?) as trios of misfits learn to take care of small humans, themselves, and their “herds”. https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 15, 20211 hr 26 minSeason 3Ep. 6

The Pagemaster and The Phantom Tollbooth - Booky Boys

Take a look, it's in a book, on Celmates Podcast! Enjoy an episode all about boys that travel into the world of books for... some reason. https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 03, 20211 hr 28 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Antz, A Bug’s Life, The Ant Bully, and Bee Movie: FOURmicidae (but one’s a bee)

The ants go marching one by two by three by bee in our annual mega-episode folly as we take on FOUR bug-infested films. Will we persevere with teamwork like a colony or drop dead due to the exterminating powers of silly premises, obnoxious animation, and cringeworthy casting choices? ...Let's find out! https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 19, 20211 hr 44 min

Inside Out and Soul: Cranium Command, or Not

We journey inward with Riley and Joe (and Joy and 22) to tackle some of life’s most existential questions in metaphysical universes and beyond. And before. Look, there’s a lot going on. https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 04, 20211 hr 33 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Castle in the Sky and Atlantis: The Lost Empire: Blue Crystal Fierce Frost Glacier

What’s that in the sky? And in the sea? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a bugplane? No, it’s two lost civilizations being descended upon by nefarious militaries while a scrappy crew of characters and a very special Strong Female Lead works to defend them! Brother of the Podcast Andy Phillips joins us for this action-packed episode. https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Dec 14, 20202 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Ratatouille and Kung Fu Panda: Anyone Can Kung Fu

Unlikely prodigies become masters of their fields as we explore two films that also make us very hungry. To cook or not to cook? To musical or not to musical? Just how many Po knockoffs are there? Answers await within! https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 01, 20201 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Space Jam: Wascally Wabbits

Toons (also: Tunes) infiltrate the real world in these two live action-animation hybrids of… varying quality. Tune in (also: Toon in) for our takes on best practices for using Bugs Bunny in a feature film, how big Michael Jordan’s house should actually be, and the exciting field of cel lighting design! https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 16, 20201 hr 39 minSeason 2Ep. 28

The Book of Life and Over the Moon: Rocket to the Land of the Remembered

The Book of Life and Over the Moon: Rocket to the Land of the Remembered Celebrate the season, literally! From Mid-Autumn Festival to Día de los muertos, we journey through folklore, lands of the living and the dead, and surprisingly effective musical choices (we need Ken Jeong concert tickets immediately, apparently??). No defeat! No surrender! No barriers!! https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted ...

Nov 02, 20201 hr 34 minSeason 2Ep. 27

Pinocchio and Over the Garden Wall: Into the Unknown

Pinocchio and Brothers, spooky, scary. Boys becoming Trees. Trees becoming Boys. We celebrate the spooky season with two frightening journeys into the woods and into the woodworkers’ shop. Body horror, dancing skeletons, No Face references, whale with teeth... this episode has every element of your nightmares all in one place! Enter if you dare! https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See ...

Oct 19, 20201 hr 42 minSeason 2Ep. 26

Foodfight!, The Emoji Movie, and Ralph Breaks the Internet: I’m Gonna Brand It!

Foodfight!, The Emoji Movie, and Ralph Breaks the Internet: I’m Gonna Brand It! How do you do, Fellow Kids! Late Stage Capitalism proudly presents three films that try very, very hard to be very, very relevant. Today’s episode brought to you by Roku, Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, Behringer audio equipment, an Apple cookie timer (sorry, Chips Ahoy timer), and utter exhaustion from the amount of brand references we had to suffer along the way. https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/ce...

Oct 05, 20201 hr 42 minSeason 2Ep. 25

[Rewind!] Cars/Bolt: Lightning McBolt Across America

Things are a little crazy in the Celmates household right now, so in lieu of a new episode, we're republishing one of our favorites. From June of 2019 - it's Cars and Bolt! Two movies about things that go fast, and don't really hold up under mild scrutiny! Also you’re going to want to Google “industry musicals” before you start listening. https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Sep 21, 20201 hr 59 min

A Goofy Movie and Onward: Dad 2 Dad

We embark on two animated road trips this week, navigating our way through emotional father-son relationships, possum animatronic tourist traps, motorcycle fairy gang confrontations, and Dad Pants (with and without full Dads). To the open road… and… onward...! https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 07, 20201 hr 38 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Toy Story 2 and Frozen 2: We’re Back (NOT A Dinosaur’s Story. Unless you count Rex…)

There are many reasons to produce a sequel to a monster hit of an animated movie: expanding the world, developing beloved characters, dropping the audience into a pit of confusing plotlines and endless MacGuffins... Friend of the podcast Sarah Evans joins us to tackle how to (and how not to) build a film franchise. https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Aug 24, 20201 hr 56 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Howard (Not The Duck)

We take a break from our usual format to talk about the contributions of Howard Ashman, and about the new documentary, Howard. It’s also about Howard Ashman. Ashman not only wrote the lyrics to the songs in Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and parts of Aladdin, but he had a huge influence on the outcomes of those movies and the future of animation. He’s great. https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Ho...

Aug 10, 20201 hr 49 minSeason 2Ep. 22

The Sword in the Stone and The Flight of Dragons: Whiz-bang Whizards of Whimsy

We journey back a few centuries to the age of wizards, dragons, and jerk tutees. Will magic or science prevail? Will the transfigured tutees master flight? Will any type of clear plot emerge? Adventure with us to learn the answers to these questions as well as a little about astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology……. https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Jul 27, 20201 hr 44 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Elena and the Secret of Avalor and Tangled Before Ever After: Redemption!

Elena and the Secret of Avalor and Tangled Before Ever After: Redemption! Have you ever watched the first episode of a show and asked “Hey, was there a movie or something I was supposed to watch before this?” We sure have! We examine the movies that start of two Disney Channel hits, discuss the successes and failures, and wonder whether Sophia The First is committing an illegal coup. https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ celmates...

Jul 13, 20201 hr 23 min

Zootopia and UglyDolls: Intent and Impact

Perfect and Ugly, Predator and Prey, Zombie and Cheerleader (we might have tried to talk about too many things) square off in these movies that tackle prejudice and discrimination in the doll and animal worlds. How do they hold up when examined through a 2020 lens? Well………... https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 29, 20201 hr 32 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Hair Love and Sparkshorts Collection: Salute Your Shorts

Why Venn Diagram two animated films when you can go for EIGHT (short) FILMS?? We discuss Hair Love, the seven short films that currently comprise Pixar’s Sparkshorts collection, and those storytelling voices long overdue for exploration and amplification. There’s also a human that hilariously flails around because he has been possessed by a dog. It's glorious. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Happy Feet and WALL-E: Put on your Sunday Tap Shoes

A misfit finds love through abilities only he possesses and… SURPRISE, THE ENVIRONMENT IS DYING. We examine two tales of split cinematic personalities. https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 02, 20201 hr 25 min

Yellow Submarine and Interstella 5555 (and some of Fantasia): A Polyphonic Spree

Music takes center stage in these Beatles and Daft Punk “filmtrack” (™, Celmates Podcast) adventures through sound, space, blue characters, and (we presume) filmmakers under the influence of the most popular drugs of their respective decades. https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 18, 20201 hr 27 min

Despicable Me and Megamind: Villains and Minion(s)

Former Dunder Mifflin Scranton Branch Managers wrestle with their villainy, Minion counts, and Apatow Pack rivals in these two films about Bad Guys who are not, as it turns out, bad guys. Brother of the Podcast Andy Phillips returns to round out his trilogy of superhero-related guest episodes! https://www.facebook.com/celmatespodcast https://twitter.com/celmatespodcast http://celmatespodcast.com/ [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 04, 20202 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 15
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